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I don't think it will lose steam, if it does, it's not a very important issue. I think it IS an important issue, so if it doesn't get in special session this year then next time will be fine.Russell wrote:By 2009 it would have lost almost all of its steam.
We should try to get Perry to call a special session to deal with the problem
another quote from the article:Velocity wrote:This news was front page material for the Houston Chronicle today :
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/4763469.html
They even got the "banned places" list correct :
"Current law prohibits the carrying of firearms, even by handgun licensees, into bars, schools, most areas of college campuses and courthouses. Churches can ban them, and governmental bodies can prohibit licensees from carrying pistols into public meetings."
Pretty good article, overall, and it's good to see the issue getting attention!
this will bring debateAll handguns, licensed or not, are currently banned from bars, restaurants, schools, sporting events, correctional facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, amusement parks, places of worship, governmental meetings and courthouses.
Perry called that nonsense.
No doubt that if this legislation is even considered there will be several restrictions like the above considered. I can't see getting a blanket allowance for carrying 100%.If they left anything in the law to restrict access, I believe it should be jails, prisons and courtrooms, unless you have expressed permission from lawful authority to do so...
I opened the video up but basically, it is just Gov. Rick saying exactly what's in the article.kauboy wrote:This is great news. Hey, is anyone else having trouble viewing the video about it?
Perry Calls For Gun-Toting Freedom In Texas
April 30, 2007 08:31 PM
While people across the country have called for gun control in the wake of Virginia Tech, Gov. Rick Perry called for gun freedom Monday.
Perry met with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt, who is traveling the country to decide how the government can prepare schools for these types of situations.
Perry said Texas should consider allowing licensed, law-abiding citizens to carry their authorized weapon anywhere in the state.
"Whether it's on a college campus or wherever, and frankly, I think it's time for our citizens to be able to protect themselves," Perry said. "The last time I checked, putting up a sign that says, 'Don't bring your gun in here,' for someone who has ill intent on their mind, they could (not) care less."